as in duty
something one must do because of prior agreement
patient confidentiality has long been an integral part of a physician's professional devoir
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Noun
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The administration, early Wednesday, levied a 104 percent import tax on the nation after China imposed a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on the U.S. following the president’s announcement of new duties last week.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Our general view on stocks has not changed, even as President Donald Trump ’s cumulative 104% tariff rate on Chinese imports — plus elevated duties on other major trading partners — went into effect at midnight.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Judge Kevin Brazile refused to grant CBS an injunction, finding that Sony is likely to prevail on its claim that CBS has failed to live up to its contractual obligations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Laurie thinks of honesty as a virtue, and she’s been telling the truth to other people without taking any responsibility for her own choices.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But focusing on meeting your essential needs first will lay the foundation for eventually finding the physical ability to do more. 2.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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Not Effectively Communicating New Designs Even when organizations succeed in designing spaces that reflect modern needs, many fail to communicate how those spaces should be used.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Devoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoir. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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